Booklet: The Dark Room of Sin - Bible Study Guides
Booklet: The Dark Room of Sin - Bible Study Guides Booklet: The Dark Room of Sin - Bible Study Guides
Determination = “3 a : the act of deciding definitely and firmly; also : the result of such an act of decision b : the power or habit of deciding definitely and firmly.” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Staying Out of the Dark Room The number one element needed in staying out of the dark room of sin is determination. Ultimately, you will do what you desire to do. Although you may struggle between that which is right and that which is wrong, if your desire to do that which is wrong is stronger than your desire to do that which is right, then you will eventually give in to sin. So, you must begin with developing a determination to leave your dark room of sin. Once the determination is in place, you should fuel it with the knowledge and wisdom to which we referred earlier. According to the writings of Solomon, knowledge and wisdom are beneficial to the person who is striving to live a godly life. To receive the benefits, you must first put wisdom into your heart and then, secondly, allow knowledge to be pleasant to your soul. Once this is the condition of your attitude towards the word of God, then you will study your Bible on a daily basis and make application of what it teaches. What benefits will be reaped by placing wisdom within your heart and making knowledge pleasant to your soul? Consider the following list of benefits as described by Solomon in Proverbs 2:10-20. Wisdom and knowledge will deliver you from “the way of evil.” (vs 12) Too often, a person will find himself on a particular path before realizing what type of path he has chosen. At first, the deeds associated with the path seem innocent and harmless. However, this wayward person finds that the farther he walks, the more treacherous the path becomes. Before he knows it, he is sloshing through mud puddles, tripping over stones, and battling thorn bushes. By the time it is too late, the path has led this foolish person to a pack of wild dogs standing ready to consume him. Wisdom and knowledge would have kept this poor soul from such a deadly path. With wisdom and knowledge, he would have seen the signs and the ultimate end of this path and would have avoided it all together. 36
EXAMPLE: Joseph avoided the “the way of evil.” When Joseph was working in Potiphar’s household, Potiphar’s wife made sexual advances towards young Joseph. Joseph had to choose either pleasure with Potiphar’s wife or pleasure in the sight of God. Instead of creating a dark room of sin for himself, Joseph fled from the presence of Potiphar’s wife. While this action resulted in a false accusation and time spent in jail, Joseph was ultimately blessed by God. (Genesis 39:1-23) Wisdom and knowledge will deliver you from “the man who speaks perverse things.” (vs 12) Many people are easily lured into a sale by a smooth-talking salesman. This type of salesman knows exactly what to say to gain the attention and confidence of the gullible buyer. He paints a picture of the product in a light that makes the product irresistible. Although the buyer knows he really cannot afford the item, he feels compelled by the sales pitch to make the purchase. Then, once he has the item at home and the creditors begin to demand payment, he soon realizes that what he purchased was not worth the price he will pay. Many people are lured into sin by a perverse speaker. He paints a picture of the sinful deed as something great and glorious. However, the gullible listener soon finds himself realizing that the deed was not worth the price. Wisdom and knowledge will help you to discern and detect the lies and perverse speaking of those who would entice you to sin. Wisdom and knowledge will remove your gullibility to those who would sell you sin for the cost of your soul. EXAMPLE: When King Jeroboam turned the northern nation of Israel to idolatry, God sent a young prophet to speak out and to prophecy against King Jeroboam. God had instructed the young prophet not to eat or drink anything while on the assignment and to return by home by a different route. When the young prophet was leaving to return home, an old prophet told the young prophet that the Lord had sent a message for the young prophet to eat with the old prophet. While this message was obviously false, the young prophet did not exercise his wisdom and knowledge. Had he done so, the young prophet would not have heeded “the man who speaks perverse things” and he would not have died on his final trip home. (I Kings 13) Wisdom and knowledge will deliver you from “those who leave the paths of uprightness to walk in the ways of darkness.” (vs 13) There are two paths through life. You must make a choice as to which path you will follow. One path is the path of uprightness. All the deeds and choices associated with this path are right and will lead you to heaven. In stark contrast, the second path is the way of darkness. The deeds of this path are sinful, selfish, and hurtful to one’s soul. This path will lead you to the very depths of hell. Wisdom and knowledge will help you to recognize and choose the path of uprightness. The road signs will be clear to those who possess and exercise their wisdom and knowledge. 37
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Determination = “3 a : the<br />
act <strong>of</strong> deciding definitely<br />
and firmly; also : the result<br />
<strong>of</strong> such an act <strong>of</strong> decision b :<br />
the power or habit <strong>of</strong><br />
deciding definitely and<br />
firmly.” (Merriam-Webster<br />
Dictionary)<br />
Staying Out<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Dark</strong> <strong>Room</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> number one element needed in staying out <strong>of</strong> the dark room <strong>of</strong> sin is determination.<br />
Ultimately, you will do what you desire to do. Although you may struggle between that which is<br />
right and that which is wrong, if your desire to do that which is wrong is stronger than your desire<br />
to do that which is right, then you will eventually give in to sin. So, you must begin with developing<br />
a determination to leave your dark room <strong>of</strong> sin.<br />
Once the determination is in place, you should fuel it with the knowledge and wisdom to which<br />
we referred earlier. According to the writings <strong>of</strong> Solomon,<br />
knowledge and wisdom are beneficial to the person who is striving<br />
to live a godly life. To receive the benefits, you must first put<br />
wisdom into your heart and then, secondly, allow knowledge to be<br />
pleasant to your soul. Once this is the condition <strong>of</strong> your attitude<br />
towards the word <strong>of</strong> God, then you will study your <strong>Bible</strong> on a daily<br />
basis and make application <strong>of</strong> what it teaches.<br />
What benefits will be reaped by placing wisdom within your heart and making knowledge<br />
pleasant to your soul? Consider the following list <strong>of</strong> benefits as described by Solomon in Proverbs<br />
2:10-20.<br />
Wisdom and knowledge will deliver you from “the way <strong>of</strong> evil.” (vs 12) Too <strong>of</strong>ten, a person<br />
will find himself on a particular path before realizing what type <strong>of</strong> path he has chosen. At first, the<br />
deeds associated with the path seem innocent and harmless. However, this wayward person finds<br />
that the farther he walks, the more treacherous the path becomes. Before he knows it, he is sloshing<br />
through mud puddles, tripping over stones, and battling thorn bushes. By the time it is too late, the<br />
path has led this foolish person to a pack <strong>of</strong> wild dogs standing ready to consume him. Wisdom and<br />
knowledge would have kept this poor soul from such a deadly path. With wisdom and knowledge,<br />
he would have seen the signs and the ultimate end <strong>of</strong> this path and would have avoided it all<br />
together.<br />
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